The first complete guide to planting, growing, harvesting, packing and selling microgreens for the market farmer

A transplant to New York’s farming scene from California, Corinne Hansch got her feet off the ground and into New York’s farmer’s market scene by cultivating high-quality microgreens—a cornerstone of her operation to this day. Along the way, she was surprised at the absence of books on microgreens written specifically for market farmers.

Microgreens and Shoots will fill that gap, offering a guide for both established farmers and those who are just starting out. Corinne explains how microgreens can be a viable option for establishing instant cash flow due to their low overhead and the fact that you don’t need to break ground to grow them.

The book also covers:

• The nutritional and culinary appeal of microgreens
• Growing spaces for outdoor and indoor cultivation
• Seed selection
• Trays and growing mediums
• Planting methods
• Pest and disease control
• Harvesting and packing
• Branding and marketing
• Record-keeping on the farm

About The Author

Corinne Hansch is an organic farmer, writer, mentor, activist, and entrepreneur. She farms with her husband and a hard-working crew at Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam, NY, while homeschooling her three kids. They grow over 400 varieties of vegetables and cut flowers using regenerative practices such as no-till and perennial plantings, producing over 50,000 pounds of food and hundreds of thousands of stems per year on 3 acres, all while paying their crew living wages. They direct market at five regional markets per week and are building a line of value-added products for online sales.